Lateral Court Bailiff (CD) - Pre-Certified Job at Hanover County, VA, Hanover, VA

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  • Hanover County, VA
  • Hanover, VA

Job Description

Salary: $58,425.00 - $66,971.00 Annually

Location : Hanover, VA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 202400166

Department: Sheriff's Office

Opening Date: 07/01/2024

Closing Date: 12/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

The Hanover County Sheriff's Office offers lateral transfers to court bailiffs who have law enforcement experience in the state of Virginia. In partnership with our community, the members of the Sheriff's Office promise to provide all citizens with the highest degree of protection for their lives and property, and to develop community responsibility at reducing crime and enhancing safety through problem-solving tactics, thereby creating an environment where crime cannot flourish. Starting annual salary will be determined based on career ladder level and years of experience.

General Description: This is a sworn position. The incumbent performs responsible protective service and human support work in providing security in the court rooms.

Organization: The Court Bailiff position is part of Hanover County's Career Development Plan (CD). The Court Bailiff has five (5) levels ranging from Court Bailiff to Court Bailiff - Career. The Court Bailiff reports to the Lieutenant-Court Services or Sergeant-Court Services and supervises no staff.

Essential Functions:
Ensures the security and order of courtrooms prior to and during court
sessions.
Transports and supervises the movement of prisoners to and from court
and secures in holding cells.
Transports prisoners to other jails and institutions.
Removes unruly individuals from the courtroom.
Searches courtroom for contraband and inmates for unauthorized
possession prior to court appearances.
Responds and carries out all orders of the Judge.
Serves summons, notices, warrants and capias.
Each sworn officer in the Hanover County Sheriff's Office must maintain
the ability to perform the essential job functions of a sworn law
enforcement officer as described under the "Deputy Sheriff - Patrol" job
description, regardless of their current assignment.
Performs related work as assigned.

Working Conditions:

A. Hazards
Interaction with people during stressful and dangerous situations

B. Environment
Field

C. Physical Effort
Must be able to maintain physical agility and endurance at all times

D. Non-exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: General knowledge of court procedures and of police methods, practices and procedures, required. Knowledge of the geography of the County, required. Ability to exercise tact and judgment in handling visitors of the court and in maintaining the behavior of prisoners. Ability to follow oral and written instruction. Ability to develop skill in the use of firearms. Ability to analyze situations and adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action.

Education, Experience and Training: High school diploma or equivalent required. Ability to successfully complete the appropriate training as prescribed by the Commonwealth of Virginia for this position. Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

Special Conditions:
Serves as the will of the Sheriff
Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License
Twelve-month probationary period
Annual participation in Occupational Simulation Course
Pre-employment Physical Examination/Drug Test/Alcohol
Screening/Agility test, and repeated in accordance to policy thereafter
Shift work, including weekends, nights and holidays
Work beyond normal work schedule
Essential staff designation
Must wear uniform

Revision Date: January 2008

Special Instructions to Applicants


PLEASE DO NOT ADD ANY ATTACHMENTS TO YOUR APPLICATION.

Applicants must be certified as a police officer through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, currently employed by a law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia, 21 years of age or older, and a U.S. citizen. Applicants must also possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license, and successfully pass all phases of a highly competitive selection process. The selection process includes the following:
  1. Oral review board
  2. Comprehensive background investigation
  3. Polygraph examination
  4. Interview with the Sheriff
  5. Medical exam
  6. Psychological evaluation
  7. Physical agility test

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Hanover County is proud to provide our employees with the following comprehensive benefits package. Hanover provides a benefit package that provides for you in times of need, they offer an ongoing level of financial security, peace-of-mind, and healthy work-life balance. This is part of our goal to make Hanover County an attractive place to work. To see exactly what you will find with our offerings, click the link below: This is an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail. The Pamunkey Regional Jail and Library share some of the County benefits, please visit their website for more details.

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Shift work, Night shift,

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